Assistant Professor of Human Development

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Position

Effective Date

Salary Range

Minimum Qualifications

Ph. D. in Human Development or an allied field such as Gerontology, Sociology, Psychology and Anthropology

Degree at time of application or official notification of the completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2019

Demonstrated ability or potential to effectively teach undergraduate courses in Human Development

Record of or demonstrated potential for successful research and publication

Research and teaching focus on Aging in Diverse Populations within a life-course/developmental perspective

Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to teach specialized courses on aging in diverse populations within a life-course/developmental perspective

Demonstrated ability to teach courses from an interdisciplinary perspective

Demonstrated ability to mentor student research

Demonstrated training in Gerontology or Aging in Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, or Other Disciplines

Specific area of research should focus on topics relevant to aging and well-being, and sociocultural factors such as ethnicity, sexual identity, gender and socioeconomic status that affect experiences of aging in later life.

Demonstrated ability or potential to conduct research leading to publication in areas relevant to the department’s mission

Experience working in an interdisciplinary context

Evidence of or potential for department, college, university, and community service

Duties

Teach courses in Human Development and/or appropriate area(s)

Supervise undergraduate students in research and fieldwork

Engage in scholarly activities leading to publication

Participate in service to department, college, university and community.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Application Deadline

Review of applications to begin October 1, 2018

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.